Ingredients
1 1/4 cup sugar, light brown water
3 tbsp honey
1 egg
2 1/3 cup flour
1 cup pecans, coarsely ground
2 1/2 tbsp cinnamon
1 tbsp baking soda
1 tbsp allspice
Directions
In mixing bowl combine brown sugar, water, honey and egg. Beat about
10 seconds with mixer. In a separate bowl combine flour, pecans,
cinnamon, allspice and baking soda,baking powder, mixing well. Add to
wet ingredients and stir. Drop batter by the teaspoonfuls on greased
cookie sheet. Bake at 375 degrees for 12 minutes. Makes about 3 dozen
cookies. Let cool well before storing. From Chef Paul Prudhomme's
Louisana Kitchens.
Servings: 1 servings
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